Army Named No 1 College Football Team For Year
Army's eleven was voted No 1 in the final Associated Press college football poll with 1 160 points after a 32 18 victory over Navy. Navy finished second with 942, Alabama third with 932, and Indiana fourth. Oklahoma Aggies rose to fifth. Notre Dame dropped to ninth after a South Bender loss to Great Lakes. other top finishers included Michigan, St Mary's, and Pennsylvania.
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Navy
Alabama
Indiana
Associated Press
New York
Army
Ohio State
Buckeyes
Oklahoma
Aggies
Notre Dame
Great Lakes
Michigan
St. Mary’s
Pennsylvania
Texas
L. Atmy
Oklahoma Aggies
Escae
Sesee
Southern California
Duke
Tennessee
Louisiana State
Holy Cross
Tulsa
Georgia
Wake Forest
Columbia
Redskins Face Final Battle With Giants In Eastern Title Race
Washington, Dec. 4. Coach Steve Owen’s New York Giants stirred emotion as the Redskins faced a pivotal game that could clinch the Eastern title or force a playoff with Philadelphia. Washington aimed to avoid a return to Philadelphia for a winner-take-all showdown, noting past disappointment there since 1942.
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Washington
Steve Owen
New York Giants
Redskins
Giants
Philadelphia
Eagles
Boston Yanks
Philly
1946 Hagerstown Horse Show planned for Sept 14 15
The Hagerstown Horse Show Association announced its 1946 event will be held September 14 and 15 at the Hotel Hamilton venue. Plans are underway with committees to be named, and secretary Dr H B Wood reported. Speakers John J Shank and Bruce C Lightner spoke at the general dinner meeting, praising the club and outlining cooperative programs.
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Hagerstown
A. F. MacDonald
MacDonald
Cumberland Valley
W. C. Feaster
Hagerstown Kiwanis Club
Miami 6 To 5 Choice Over Holy Cross
Miami is a 6 to 5 choice to beat Holy Cross in the Orange Bowl on New Year's day after an eight win one tie and one defeat season. The Hurricanes were unanimously selected, marking the first outside selection by the Orange Bowl committee in 10 years. Coach Jack Harding announced a cancelled Havana game and a two week layoff before resuming practice for the title game.
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Miami
Fla
University of Miami
Holy Cross
Hurricanes
Bucknell
Jack Harding
The
University of Havana At
Havana
Return of War Veterans Promises Rugged 1946 Grid
New York December 4 1945 college grid coaches predict 1946 will feature the most rugged aggressive football with war veterans carrying the attack burden. Mentors note veterans showed prewar enthusiasm during the 1945 campaign led by standout players like Pete Pibos of Indiana Bob Evans of Pennsylvania Marylt Frost of Dartmouth and Jerry Niles of Iowa. Frost is highlighted as a notable comeback after a bomber crash left him hospitalized for 18 months.
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New York
Associated Press
Pete Pibos
Indiana
Bob Evans
Pennsylvania
Marylt Frost
Dartmouth
Jerry Niles
Iowa
Frost
Tony Galento Set to Referee Friday Wrestling Card
Tony Galento returns to the ring in Armory Friday as referee for the Texas Babe Sharkey vs Ed Lewis main bout. The undercard features Tom Mahoney vs George Cacracostos in a best two of three falls match, and Abe Stein vs Greek Adonis after Adonis’ Navy discharge. Tickets available at Hagerstown News Agency Martinsburg and Waynesboro.
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Tony Galento
Joe Louis
the Armory
Texas
Babe” Sharkey
Ed “Strangler” Lewis
Tom Mahoney
George Cacracostos
Tommy O’toole
Navy
Bainbridge
Jesse James
Adonis
Abe Stein
Gus Rapp
Hagerstown
Martinsburg
Waynesboro
All Stars Fall to High Gridders 26 0 at City Park
Sunday afternoon on a sloppy gridiron at City Park a team of Hagerstown High School players defeated the South End All Stars 26 to 0. McNamee connected with Poffenberger for the first touchdown and added the extra point. Parks scored on a long run in the second quarter with another McNamee conversion. Carpenter caught a long pass for a score in the third, followed by Parks a later run. McNamee added a final touchdown in the fourth period with the extra point failed.
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City Park
Hagerstown
South End All Stars
Maroon and Gray
Stars
McNamee
Poffenberger
Parks
Crumbacker
Sellman
Carpenter
Shirey
Alsatians Bowling League Shifts Lead and Scores
Mars maintains lead as Neptune claims high game 127 and three game total 335. Howard Jolliffe tops with 127 in a 335 series. numerous bowlers posted solid scores in the Alsatians league standings with Phillies near clinching first-half honors and two dates left.
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Mars
Neptune
Howard Jolliffe
H. Jolliffe
I Hann
F. Stoner
M. Bittorff
R. Zappacosta
C. Stevenson
J. Stevenson
Mercury
Jupiter
Alsatia
Alsatians
Phillies
H. L. Cromer
J. Minnich
Indians
R. Lawson
D. Hull
H. Carbaugh
L. Cook
P. Martin
H. Machen
R. Foltz
F. Miller
J. Hildebrand
P. Horser
J. Burger
G. Lehner
L. Cromer
A. Keene
W. Bower
P. Recher
J. Bower
Strock
J. Recher
C. Grice
F. Minnich
Eewes Weeeess
Cardinals
Seeeeees
White Sox
Ewe
Red Sok Escevsiwenee Caseel
Browns
Cee Ewietee
Aie
Athletics
Yankees
Pirates
Giants
Speedways and Victories in Local Bowling Leagues
Pimlico split with Laurel while Belmont swept Washington Park as two weeks remain in the first half. High scores included R Selby 208, D Burger 110, 340 in 300 class by Violet Sneckenberger, and multiple 100s and 200s across leagues. Guns and Planes lead Victory Bowling League with Tanks and Ammunition in pursuit.
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Speedway Bowling League
Pimlico
Laurel
Belmont
Washington Park
R. Selby
Jones
O. Jones
V. Martin
R. Shetler
V. Sneckenberger
D. Knepper
M. Selby
A. Keiffer
C. Selby
Robe’ Evereld
L. Myers
M. Heidelberger
D. Burger
E. Lakes
L. Lowman
M. Miller
E. Domer
M. Westfall
N. Davis
D. Kelly
A. Carper
P. Myers
N. Jackson
C. Nemzik
F. Thomas
M. Athey
F. Beard
A. Osborne
8. Kelly
T. Angle
C. Bowman
J. Zimmerman
L. Ernde
M. Carper
M. Hildebrand
Saccnenececeven
Democratic Women's Bowling League
Violet Sneckenberger
Virginia Martin
Eileen Barnes
Mildred Mask
Connie Nave
Vinla Showe
Regina Herbert
Mildred Evans
Evelyn Moats
Margaret Wiles
Thelma Ejcchelberger
Grace Baker
Dorothy Hahn
Della Feigley
Mary Sappington
Doris Favey
Vivian Skipper
Grace Davis
Minor Leagues In 44th Meeting
The 44th minor league baseball convention in Columbus unfolds with talks focused on cash and player sales. Debates center on granting W G Bramham power over minor league legislation, the Pacific Coast League seeking major league rating, and movement of Class AA leagues toward higher status. About 10 leagues meet today as others prepare for formal sessions tomorrow.
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Columbus
Chicago
W. G. Bramham
A. B
Happy
Southern Association
Pacific Coast League
American Association
Ohio State League
Richmond
Ind
Dayton
Portsmouth
International League
Antietam Fire Company Bowling League Standings
Individual averages topped by Snyder of the Plugmen with a 132 high single and Strock posting a two game 222. Plugmen captured team honors with a 661 for a single game and 1238 two game total, led by Nemzek 118 Snyder 132 Hove Lum 114 Pipemen Strock 125 222 Feigley 113.
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Antietam Fire Company
Snyder
Plugemen
Strock
Plugmen
Charlie” Bender
C. E. Jacobs
Monk" Kretzer
Nemzek
Sneaky” Snyder
Hove Lum
Cc. Feigley
Charles Town racing results rundown
Charles Town results list multiple claiming and allowance races for 3 years and up. Winners include Rosa Azteca, On The Wane, Busy Moments, Intelligentsia, Royal Fleet, Total Victory, Garand, Fallbrook and others with varied payouts and times. Notable horses include Victory Flight, Ovando, Lead-Em-All, and Garter among entries. multiple substitutions and runners also noted.
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Rosa Azteca, Co. Kirk
J. Tammaro
I. Anderson
Pari Tress
Geralds
E. Carillo
R. Edens
Sunny del
J. Matral
Ovando
Petee Girl
Oyster Shell
J. Hal
C. T
Royal Fleet
R. Bernhardt
Ted O
Ashame
Bet Anderson
Chance Fair
Saleh
Court Clinic Set for December 17 at Hagerstown High
On Monday the 17th a basketball clinic will be held at Hagerstown High School for coaches and officials in the Washington County Scholastic League. Robert Lesher leads with a well known official to explain rules and regulations while Coach Eddie Semler will field two Maroon and Gray teams to show plays and fouls. This move aims to standardize officiating and ensure uniform calls across games.
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Hagerstown High School
Washington County
Robert Lesher
Eddie Semler
Maroon and Gray
Harrisburg Five Coming Sunday
On Sunday afternoon at the Armory court the Ludwig Treaders face Harrisburg Studio in a key test of their new offense led by 6'4" John Muster. Studio stars include Tip Sperow and Vince Parnell with coach Mel Henry arranging another standout to replace Fred Davis who will not play this year.
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Armory Court
John Muster
Ensminger Studio Quint
Harrisburg
Harrisburg Industrial League
Sperow
England
Parnell
Vince Parnell
Hazelton High
Penn
Hen Bream
Gettysburg
Bullets
Mel Henry
Fred Davis
Treaders
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Prop
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Car Owners
Pearl Harbor
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C. P. Bohman, Inc
Sea Your Comramity
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Avenue OF the Americas
Hagerstown, MD
Rockefeller Center
N.Y
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Mary’s Bowling League
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Precious Stone Bowling League
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Cloverdale Spring CO
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Cloverdale Soft Drinks
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Charles Town
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Intelligentsia
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Cheater
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Flying Junior
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Playdale Jr
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